Faithful in Prayer: Paul exhorts us to be faithful in prayer in Romans 12: 12, but why? Doesn’t he already know what we each need? Today, the Secret Place revisits Thomas Kelly, the 20th Century Quaker brother who always points us to Christ. Learning to communicate with God is a lifelong endeavor. As we approach the celebration of our Lord’s …
Column entry, “Reframing Preaching and Plagiarism,” by Brandon Knight
Column Title: In Search of Right Words: Saint Augustine, Rhetoric, and Preaching By Brandon Knight, Ph.D. William Carey University September: “Reframing Preaching and Plagiarism” Column Description: Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, in his work On Christian Doctrine, illustrates the important relationship between preaching and rhetoric. Even in his day, many questioned what use the church could possibly gain from the study of …
“Baucham’s Fault(y) Lines: Misreading and Misrepresenting Fellow Christians,” (Part 3 in a series)
Column title: Crossed My Mind: Thoughts on Culture and Communication Column entry: “Baucham’s Fault(y) Lines: Misreading and Misrepresenting Fellow Christians,” (Part 3 in a series) By John Hatch, Ph.D. Eastern University (retired) CCSN Senior Fellow Column Description: As Christians, we are called to have the mind of Christ. This goes against the grain of our social and cultural conditioning. We seek …
New and Forthcoming Titles in Faith and Communication, Integratio Press
Flyer for distribution: Recent and Forthcoming_23-24_Integratio Press Integratio Press, Current and Forthcoming Titles Integratio Press, officially launched in 2021, publishes original books across five divisions that address questions at the intersection of Christianity and Communication Studies. Our books are scholarly, accessible, Christ centered, and communication focused. Our books help bridge the gap between the Academy and the Church. Books of …
A Prayer for Divine-human Communication
Prayer for Divine-human Communication Almighty Creator, I seek Your comforting presence in this moment. Allow me to open my spiritual ears and listen to Your sound wisdom as Your kindness shuts out the noise of life. Guide my heart towards things falling gently into place, according to Your divine plan for me. Nearly anything can be accomplished with Your guidance; …
Quote of the Week, What is the Truth?, by Jacques Ellul
“The Reality is that all is vanity, and the Truth is that everything is a gift of God. Reality prevents the Truth from being an evasion, while the Truth prevents Reality from being hopeless.” –Jacques Ellul, Reason For Being (Meditations on Ecclesiastes)
New Digital Journal Issue from the Wendt Character Initiative: Character and . . . Play
New Digital Journal Issue from the Wendt Character Initiative: Character and . . . Play Ever thought about how play figures into moral character, or vice versa? The Wendt Character Initiative’s latest issue does just that, with articles focusing in on character and play through varying lenses and disciplines. Be sure to read the response article, written by your CCSN colleague …
Let’s Talk Family, Column Entry, “Leaving a Legacy: What Matters Most?”
Column: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing Column entry: “Leaving a Legacy: What Matters Most?” By Jonathan Pettigrew, PhD, Arizona State University; Diane Badzinski, PhD, Colorado Christian University Column Description: Let’s Talk Family: Conversations about Faith and Family Flourishing is a monthly column offering a space to consider research-based, biblically-sound practices for family communication. We all have …
Quote of the Week, Give Careful Thought to Your Ways
“Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.’ This is what the …
A Prayer for Communication in Grief and Loss
Prayer for Communication in Grief and Loss Infinite Compassion, when speech is feeble and emotions intertwined, I ask that You grant me the right words to convey my pain and sorrow. As I maneuver the rocky waves of grief and loss, may Your divine guidance bring consolation, empathy, and unity among loved ones. Tender Father, comfort our aching hearts as …
